Discover Quilotoa and Baños in a Day from Quito

Live an unforgettable experience in Ecuador, from Quito to the stunning Quilotoa Lagoon with the Toachi River canyon and ending in Baños de Agua Santa. Book now and live a unique experience that also contributes to the development of local communities along the way.

1. 1

   Quito

   3 hours

   From your place of stay in Quito, we will leave in our car for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to our first point. On the way we will make a stop at the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", where with favorable weather we will observe volcanoes such as: Illinizas, Pasochoa, Corazón, Cotopaxi and Tungurahua.

2. 2

   Galeria del Primer Pintor de Tigua - "Julio Toaquiza Tigasi"

   1 hour

   We continue towards the community of Tigua. Visit an art gallery, where painters are famous for portraying their surroundings, with hand-painted paintings on llama and sheep leather, which stand out for having a lot of color and portraying daily life in the Andes. Then we will continue for 30 more minutes towards our next stop.

3. 3

   Canon del Rio Toachi

   1 hour

   Get to know the surprising example of the eruptive power of the Quilotoa volcano, a 40-meter-high canyon, approximately 1,800 years old. From this point, we will travel for around 25 more minutes towards the Quilotoa lagoon.

4. 4

   Laguna Quilotoa

   2 hours

   We will equip ourselves with warm clothing, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. We will walk to the viewpoint where we will observe the lagoon from above. Once there, you can walk to the edge of the lagoon along a path of approximately 2 kilometers for about 30 minutes. Here you can enjoy activities such as boat rides or kayak rides in the lagoon (boat and kayak not included). To climb, the time may vary depending on your physical condition. You have the option of renting a mule (mule transportation not included) to facilitate the climb. Here you will also have the option of having lunch, since we will travel for approximately 3 hours to the town of Baños de Agua Santa.

5. 5

   Banos

   3 hours

   To get to this place we will cross various cities such as Latacunga, Ambato and Pelileo. In the latter, if the weather is favorable, we can make a stop to watch the sunset and the Tungurahua volcano in the distance. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at your hotel in Baños within the city.

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.